Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

All personnel who require basic Medical First Aid knowledge and/or refreshed on the topic.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course gives the learner the basic understanding of the general principles of first aid. It includes general body physiology, a look at various injuries and how to deal with them, and an overview of infectious diseases and how to prevent them.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the general principles of first aid.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

All relevant offshore personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to give offshore personnel the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with working in an environment where they could potentially be exposed to H2S.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the hazards and controls associated with H2S exposure, which will in turn reduce incidents and accidents offshore.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005

Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 (PFEER)

Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction) Regulations 1996

CoSHH 2002

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is the course for?

All shipboard and shore-based personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will raise your awareness of acceptable social media practice.

How will the course benefit my company?

Providing personnel with clear guidance on the safe and appropriate use of social media can reduce the risk of reputational damage and data protection breaches.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All personnel involved in the transportation or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

The aim of this course is to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of safe manual handling operations and the risks involved with manual handling. The course also aims to outline best practices for the correct handling techniques for safe lifting; and for the pushing and pulling of loads.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit your company by reducing manual handling accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Learning objectives

- Recall what is meant by the term ‘manual handling’

- Identify the types of injuries that may result from manual handling operations

- Identify the legislation that is in place to regulate manual handling operations

- Identify the duties that are placed on employers and employees by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

- Recognise the types of risk assessment which are relevant to manual handling operations

- Identify factors to consider when assessing manual handling operations to reduce the potential risks of injury

- Identify good handling techniques for the safe lifting of loads

- Identify good handling techniques for pushing and pulling loads

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

• We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

• We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

• We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

• We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

• We commission research and set national and international standards.

• We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for all officers of the bridge team involved in ensuring the safe navigation of the vessel.

Is previous experience required?

ECDIS Generic knowledge, as per STCW and IMO Model Course 1.27, is highly recommended.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring ECDIS competence through interactive and practical training in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards, covering the following equipment:

Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

Wärtsilä NaviSailor 4000 by Transas – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

• The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

• International Maritime Organization Model Course 1.27 (IMO Model Course 1.27)

Is there an assessment?

Yes